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• Evacuations in Saturday north Edmonton apartment fire

  11-06-2023 02:18 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  A large apartment fire in north Edmonton has led to the evacuation of swaths of residents in the neighbourhood, say city police. Read More
  
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• Alberta Premier Smith suggests 'other arrangements' as lab services struggle to meet demand

  10-06-2023 20:10 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says if private lab services company Dynalife doesn't start meeting the terms of its contract, she will look elsewhere to meet demand. Read More
  
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• Seniors scammed out of money by fraudsters claiming baby needs: St. Albert RCMP

  10-06-2023 19:13 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Scammers have been targetting elderly store customers in St. Albert, preying on their compassion by claiming they have no money for baby food and diapers, say RCMP. Read More
  
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• 'Consequences can be dangerous': Trailer hitch alert from Edmonton police

  10-06-2023 15:57 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Too many drivers using trailer hitches on Edmonton and area roads are putting themselves and other drivers at risk, warn city police. Read More
  
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• Edmonton weather: Hot, blustery but air quality improves …for now

  10-06-2023 15:42 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  A look at Saturday's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Read More
  
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• Wildfire forces Edson residents from their homes for second time

  10-06-2023 14:15 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  The threat of a wildfire has driven Edson and some Yellowhead County residents from their homes west of Edmonton for the second time this tinder dry summer. Read More
  
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• 'It has grown drastically': Wildfire less than 2 km from Edson forces second evacuation

  10-06-2023 14:15 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Local officials say wildfires in municipalities threatening communities west of Edmonton are unprecedented and unpredictable. Read More
  
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• Saturday's letters: Blaming arsonists for wildfires isn't new for Smith

  10-06-2023 13:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  As our eyes water, our children cough and we swelter under unseasonably warm weather and hazy skies, our premier’s plan for dealing with this phenomena is to bring in arson investigators. Read More
  
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• Fatal Flaw: Unlocking the key tactical mistake of the Edmonton Oilers loss in the 2023 playoffs

  10-06-2023 06:05 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Two similar hockey plays -- two awful goals against the Edmonton Oilers -- have kept popping in my head since Edmonton was knocked out of the 2023 playoffs by the Vegas Golden Knights. Perhaps you'll recall the two plays. They caused a fire storm of discontent and criticism in the moment. They are also the key to unlocking the major tactical flaw that helped cost Edmonton the series against Vegas, a flaw that the Oilers coaching staff might want to address if they hope to cut down on goals again
  
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• Fatal Flaw: Unlocking the final mystery of the Edmonton Oilers losing to Las Vegas

  10-06-2023 06:05 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Two similar hockey plays -- two awful goals against the Edmonton Oilers -- have kept popping in my head since Edmonton was knocked out of the 2023 playoffs by the Vegas Golden Knights. Perhaps you'll recall the two plays. They caused a fire storm of discontent and criticism in the moment. They are also the key to unlocking the major tactical flaw that helped cost Edmonton the series against Vegas, a flaw that the Oilers coaching staff might want to address if they hope to cut down on goals again
  
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• A question of tactics: What was the key mistake of the Edmonton Oilers playoff loss?

  10-06-2023 06:05 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Two similar hockey plays -- two awful goals against the Edmonton Oilers -- have kept popping in my head since Edmonton was knocked out of the 2023 playoffs by the Vegas Golden Knights. Perhaps you'll recall the two plays. They caused a fire storm of discontent and criticism in the moment. They are also the key to unlocking the major tactical flaw that helped cost Edmonton the series against Vegas, a flaw that the Oilers coaching staff might want to address if they hope to cut down on goals again
  
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• Alberta Premier Smith says MLAs to take lessons on governance following ethics report

  09-06-2023 23:44 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday she will follow through on one recommendation from the ethics commissioner to train MLAs on the structure of Canadian government. Read More
  
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• Edmonton police, union reach three-year deal in arbitration

  09-06-2023 23:26 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Edmonton police officers will receive a seven per cent retroactive raise after being without a contract for three years. Read More
  
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• Edmonton police seek suspect in arson at business in city's northwest

  09-06-2023 23:26 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Police are looking for a male suspect following a fire in Northwest Edmonton. Read More
  
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• ‘It's alienating’: Muslim community responds to Londonderry School incident

  09-06-2023 23:03 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Members of Edmonton's Muslim community are calling an audio recording of an unnamed Londonderry School teacher allegedly denouncing a Muslim student for skipping school to avoid Pride-themed events "alienating." Read More
  
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• "It's alienating": Muslim community responds to Londonderry School incident

  09-06-2023 23:03 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Members of Edmonton's Muslim community are calling an audio recording of an unnamed Londonderry School teacher allegedly denouncing a Muslim student for skipping school to avoid Pride-themed events "alienating." Read More
  
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• Opinion: Youth voters ignored in Alberta election — and it proved costly

  09-06-2023 23:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  It may be hard to believe, but half of Gen Z (1997-2012) is now eligible to vote; you just wouldn’t know it if you followed last week’s provincial election. With voter turnout at a disappointing 59.5 per cent, it's likely that youth voter turnout also followed its downward trend. Young voters — many of whom have never voted but care deeply about political issues and who have experienced their most formative years during a pandemic — could have made stark differences in ke
  
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• Alberta Youth Theatre Collective reviews Millwoods Christian School's Seussical

  09-06-2023 22:49 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Whimsical, full of imagination, and delightfully absurd, Millwoods Christian’s production of Seussical left audiences full of joy, from the youngest audience members to the oldest. Narrated by the seemingly omnipresent Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant must protect the miniature world of Who from danger while trying to save an abandoned egg, teaching valuable lessons of friendship, loyalty, and trust along the way. This production originally ran on Broadway from 2000 to 2001, closing aft
  
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• Alberta Youth Theatre Collective reviews Ross Sheppard's Mamma Mia

  09-06-2023 22:43 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Not many cult classics are as beloved in the theatre as the illustrious Mamma Mia. So it comes as no surprise that Ross Sheppard would pour so much heart into their production. So Thank You For The Music, Ross Sheppard, as well as the fabulous lighting and projections, and commitment to the roles, that made this show a must-see. Read More
  
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• David Staples: Not one Edmontonian in Danielle Smith's cabinet, but a major nod to the city's concerns

  09-06-2023 22:22 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Folks in Alberta's capital city are rightly worried that there's not one Edmontonian in Premier Danielle Smith's new cabinet. Read More
  
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• Heat wave, wildfire smoke trigger two Edmonton weather advisories

  09-06-2023 22:10 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Sizzling temperatures and poor air quality sparked two Environment Canada weather advisories Friday for Edmonton. Read More
  
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• Federal government investing $94 million into Edmonton affordable housing

  09-06-2023 22:01 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  The federal government is investing $94 million in building new affordable housing in southwest Edmonton. Read More
  
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• Family finds Secord by Hopewell a rewarding community

  09-06-2023 21:32 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  It was what you might call a moving experience — in all senses of the word. Read More
  
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• Ask EJ Anything: Edmonton Elks reporter Gerry Moddejonge answers your questions

  09-06-2023 20:31 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  You keep asking us questions and we'll keep answering them! Read More
  
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• The many faces of Andrea House

  09-06-2023 19:58 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  When Andrea House was 10 years old she thought her father was a classic country songwriter. Read More
  
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• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveils slightly smaller cabinet full of familiar faces

  09-06-2023 19:56 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith named her new cabinet Friday, one that has two fewer members than the slate of ministers she named in October, features four cabinet rookies, and has strong representation for Calgary and rural communities. Read More
  
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• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveils new cabinet

  09-06-2023 19:56 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith named her new cabinet Friday, one that has fewer members than the slate of ministers she named in October, features seven newcomers and has strong representation for Calgary and rural communities. Read More
  
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• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveils cabinet full of familiar faces

  09-06-2023 19:56 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith named her new cabinet Friday, one that has two fewer members than the slate of ministers she named in October, but also features largely familiar faces, with strong representation for Calgary and rural communities. Read More
  
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• Opinion: Destruction of Ukraine dam an act of ecocide

  09-06-2023 19:31 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  When Russia launched an escalated invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the first critical infrastructure facility occupied by Russia's forces was the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant. Since then, it has been under their control. Many sources have repeatedly reported that the dam was mined. Read More
  
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• First phase of Exhibition Lands goes up for sale this month

  09-06-2023 18:42 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  A nearly 20-acre (eight-hectare) patch of land going up for sale in Edmonton this month may not seem like a big deal, but it marks the beginning of one of the largest infill developments in the city’s history, says the commercial realty firm managing its sale. Read More
  
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• Edmonton weather: Extreme heat, smoky skies, two weather alerts in place

  09-06-2023 16:05 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  A look at Friday's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Read More
  
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• What are the risks of enjoying the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton?

  09-06-2023 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  The North Saskatchewan River running through the city is a staple within Edmonton, but with a surge of people heading to the water's edge, officials are warning river goers to proceed with caution before taking a dip. Read More
  
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• Opinion: Multi-pronged response to toxic drugs crisis must include safe supply

  09-06-2023 13:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Ongoing controversy about prescribed safer supply (PSS) is impeding an effective response to the unregulated drug poisoning emergency in Canada. PSS is a public health intervention that protects people who use drugs by providing a regulated, prescription-grade alternative. We hope to provide Albertans with an understanding of the context of the unregulated drug poisoning crisis, and the evidence for PSS. Read More
  
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• Growing Things: Missing morning glories

  09-06-2023 13:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Q I am growing morning glories for the first time this year. I started them indoors in 16 cm-wide pots with potting mix. While I did get some sprouts many did not sprout. Probably only 50 per cent made it. They were fresh seeds I bought this year. Can you tell me why this happened? Read More
  
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• Friday's letters: It can be disheartening to be a rural voter

  09-06-2023 13:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Re. "Legislature still out of balance," Letters, June 7 Read More
  
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• Edmonton Oilers running to stand still as last winter's solutions become this summer's problems

  09-06-2023 09:39 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  “It would have to be somebody making peanuts.” Read More
  
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• OHS investigates contractor death at Syncrude Mildred Lake site

  09-06-2023 01:41 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  A contractor at the Chemtrade facility at Syncrude's Mildred Lake site has died after he fell from a roof. The facility has shut down and an investigation is being carried out by Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). The name of the worker is not being released. Read More
  
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• Students, Edmonton police come together for seventh annual Woodall Cup

  08-06-2023 23:18 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Students and police came together in northeast Edmonton on Thursday for an annual soccer tournament honouring an officer killed in the line of duty. Read More
  
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• Screenshots: Edmonton's famous Flashback club gets the documentary treatment

  08-06-2023 22:41 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  A documentary about Edmonton’s most influential gay bars, Flashback, is in the works.Read More
  
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• Alberta Premier Smith looking to Edmonton-area UCP election winners for cabinet posts

  08-06-2023 22:29 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  On the eve of announcing her new cabinet, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith hinted Thursday that she will appoint members elected in ridings surrounding Edmonton to advise her on issues facing the city. Read More
  
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• 'Right to be left alone': Man acquitted of assaulting Edmonton police officer after successful self-defence argument

  08-06-2023 22:27 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  An Edmonton man has beaten a charge of assaulting a police officer after successfully arguing he was defending himself from an unlawful arrest. Read More
  
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• More sexual assault charges laid against Edmonton spiritual leader and his wife

  08-06-2023 22:04 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Self-styled Edmonton spiritual leader John de Ruiter and his wife are facing additional charges of sexual assault, police announced Thursday. Read More
  
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• Turnout down, results of close races upheld as Elections Alberta releases official results

  08-06-2023 21:22 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  Newly-released official results for the 2023 provincial election confirmed the outcome of several close races on election night, including the defeat of two former UCP cabinet ministers. Read More
  
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• Man wanted in 2021 Whyte Avenue homicide turns self into Edmonton police

  08-06-2023 20:39 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  The suspect in a 2021 fatal shooting on Whyte Avenue turned himself into Edmonton police Wednesday. Read More
  
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• Man wanted in 2021 Whyte Avenue homicide turns self in to Edmonton police

  08-06-2023 20:39 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  The suspect in a 2021 fatal shooting on Whyte Avenue turned himself into Edmonton police Wednesday. Read More
  
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• Supreme Court won't hear case of unvaccinated Albertan removed from organ donor queue

  08-06-2023 19:59 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  An Alberta woman's appeal against COVID-19 vaccine mandates for transplant candidates has been declined by the Supreme Court of Canada. Read More
  
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• The List: Edmonton Opera's My First One Hundred Years an unreal musical retrospective

  08-06-2023 16:40 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  The last century has seen some truly remarkable songs crafted on the fringes of opera and Andrew MacDonald Smith is armed with first-hand stories about them. He stars in My First One Hundred Years: A 'Biographical' Cabaret Retrospective where he'll regale the audience with tales of his time with the golden oldies such as George Gershwin and Irving Berlin to today's music matriarch, Dolly Parton and many in between. Read More
  
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• Edmonton weather: Heat dome settles in as city activates extreme weather response

  08-06-2023 16:09 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  A look at Thursday's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Read More
  
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• Alberta Election 2023: Number of diverse, women MLAs on the rise in Alberta legislature

  08-06-2023 14:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  As a child in Calgary, finding a role model for her future career in politics wasn't easy for Lizette Tejada. Read More
  
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• Opinion: Lessons learned from COVID will help Canada face future challenges

  08-06-2023 13:00 via edmontonjournal.com
  
  The daily events of our lives eventually become history. Kierkegaard said, "Life can only be understood by looking backward; but it must be lived looking forward." Read More
  
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